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American Circus Songbook: Available Now!

The American Circus Songbook is a 50 page book containing lyrics and chord charts for every song recorded by Curtis Eller's American Circus. All the hits in one place!

• Order it directly from the band website: http://curtiseller.com/store.html

• Or from our Bandcamp store: http://curtiseller.bandcamp.com/merch/american-circus-songbook

Learn to play all your favorite show tunes, dance fads and gospel music about two-bit prize fighters, Hollywood has-beens, grave-robbers and forgotten pop-stars! All the hits are inside!

Curtis Elller's American Circus on Facebook

If you want to keep up to date with the musical activities of Curtis Eller's American Circus on Facebook, this is the link...

https://www.facebook.com/curtisellermusic

We hope you'll stop by and "like" us. We really want to be liked.

Final Week: Kick for the Rafters!

We're kicking for the rafters! As we roll into the final week of our Kickstarter campaign we couldn't be happier! We're way ahead of schedule and going strong. Thanks to all our wonderful backers, we've even been able to add a vinyl edition of the new record to the project. Help us put the word out. The campaign continues until Monday, May 6th. How high can we kick? KS Page: http://kck.st/YXDIz5

What to do when your Victrola's on the fritz

Three days ago we introduced a limited-edition vinyl pressing of the new record to the list of rewards for project backers, and we extended our funding goal to justify the additional production cost. I'm thrilled to report that, thanks to you, we've already met that goal! We can't find the words to express our gratitude (although "thank you" feels about right).

The vinyl record has been the favorite selection since we posted it on the KS page, and they continue to sell steadily. If you like your banjo music on a flat, black and circular platter, you've come to the right place. Tell your friends. The campaign will be kicking until May 6th!

Sadly, my Victrola went on the Fritz last year when I over-cranked the spring while listening to Al Jolson 78's on the stoop. I guess I'll have to contact the technicians at The Victor Talking Machine Company to schedule a repair!

Graciously Yours, Mr. Eller

Curtis Eller on Vinyl!

We've added a limited edition vinyl pressing of the new album as a reward for Kickstarter contributors. Reserve your copy now!

$25 for the vinyl album $60 for the vinyl album and KS t-shirt

Drop by the Kickstarter headquarters of Curtis Eller's American Circus: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/curtiseller/a-new-full-length-album-by-curtis-ellers-american

We're Still Punching!

Thanks to the stupefying generosity and enthusiasm displayed by all you beautiful people, our Kickstarter campaign has brought in over $8,000!

The campaign is active until Monday, May 6th. If it keeps rolling along at this rate, we'll be able to roll out the new album with true dignity. You can expect some new videos in addition to the record.

Help us spread the word! We'll keep punching until the bell rings after the final round! Thanks a million! Curtis P. Eller - Pugilist http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/curtiseller/a-new-full-length-album-by-curtis-ellers-american?ref=card

"Old Time Religion" Porch Video

Did you like our Kickstarter silent film? Wonder what the band actually sounded like? How outa tune was that porch piano?

There's a link to the "talkie" version of the film for all Kickstarter project backers! Pitch in and help us spread the word!

Curtis Eller's Kickstarter Page: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/curtiseller/a-new-full-length-album-by-curtis-ellers-american

We've kicked it over the top!

Dear Friends, I'm happy to report that, thanks to your generous support, we've managed to meet our Kickstarter goal in just 10 days! The campaign is live for another 20 days and we'll be gratefully accepting contributions for the duration. We'll post some new rewards for project backers. Help us spread the word. Let's see how high we can kick!! Gratefully Yours, Curtis P. Eller http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/curtiseller/a-new-full-length-album-by-curtis-ellers-american

Kickstarter Update: We're nearly there!

I'm happy to report that we've surpassed 75% of our Kickstarter goal in just five days! If we surpass our goal early I'll post a secondary goal for a vinyl pressing. Thanks to everybody who's pitched in so far. I'll keep you all updated!

Curtis Eller on Kickstarter!



Dear Friends, We have officially launched a Kickstarter campaign to bankroll the production of our new album! We made a beautifully absurd video for the project and there are plenty of nice rewards for contributors. We'll see you over at Kickstarer Headquarters! Yours Cordially, Curtis P. Eller http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/curtiseller/a-new-full-length-album-by-curtis-ellers-american